Category: | Tourist Attraction |
Address: | Virginia City, NV 89440 |
Phone: | +1 775-847-0380 |
Site: | virginiatruckee.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
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Chelsea Madren
The F Street 1870 V&T Depot looks much like a train station would have looked like in the old west with benches on the outside and interior waiting room for winter days and museum with historical finds like stock certificates and antique wood burning stove. You can also purchase souvenirs in the shop as well. As 10:30am approached, the sound of a steam whistle sounded off in the distance. Just around the bend a steam trail plumed into the sky as the train came into view. There is nothing like watching Train #29 pull into the station, chugging and puffing, as it slowed to a halt. I felt like I was in an old west movie. The engineers and conductor were dressed in period costumes to make it more realistic. As the conductor yelled, "All aboard!" everyone started to line up to get a seat in either the covered car or open top car that looked like it was once used for storing wood or coal for the engine. The 35-minute round trip tour includes narration from the conductor and these sights: * Tunnel No. 4 is the last tunnel before Virginia City, one of seven built for the 1600-ft. descent to the valley floor * Comstock mines including the Gould & Curry, Savage, Hale & Norcross, Potosi, Chollar, Julia, Ward Bullion, East Yellow Jacket, Crown Point, Kentuck, Yellow Jacket, Combination, and the Foreman. * Gold Hill is where the Comstock Era gold and silver strikes began in 1859. You can see the Liberty Engine fire company monument, dine at the 1859 Gold Hill Hotel, see the early Bank of California building and the Maynard Block. I would suggest getting tickets for the first trip out at 10:30am as the train gets busier later in the day.
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Buben Mann
We have a short Railways has made trip took so 30 minutes, we liked it very well and was very interesting.
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Steve Conley
Neat tour of the area - about 4 miles long and then retracing back. Either Steam or Vintage Diesel with an open car and a covered car with open windows. The guide that narrated was great - and of course is a volunteer.
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Benny Chupinij
Highly recommend the visit if in Reno or Tahoe!! Great place for kids and anyone who loves trains. They have clean restrooms here as well. If possible please donate to preserve this wonderful place.
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Clifton Chandler
A little expensive but a great time riding the train with a knowledgeable guide. They gave really fun historical information as we went. Out two year old son loved it.
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Daniel Carver
A short train ride was a great thing to do with kids and it was informative for adults. It was any interesting look at the mountains and mines of Virginia City.
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Dorothy Hoover
Old railway that the town if Virginia City still runs. Conducted is very knowledgeable about the history of the Comstock lode and mining facts of the area
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Steven Smith
Just a short ride out and back, but it was a very enjoyable ride on an historic train. Interesting commentary provided by the conductor.
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Brittney Younger
Loved our train ride to virginia city my kiddos still havent stopped talking about riding the choo choo weekes later
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Blake MacKenzie
Excellent trip to Gold Hill. Have done it a couple times now. Looking forward to trying the run to Carson City.
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Jeff Braden
This is a great place to learn some history. The train ride is a must when in the Reno/Tahoe area.
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Michele Nakamura
Great history of the Comstock mines. The old railroad ride thru history and scenery is the best!
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Scott Young
Learned about the V&T railroad, and Discovery of silver in and around Virginia City.
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Brayden Oman
This was awesome only 10 bucks for a train ride! Thank you Virginia and Truckee!
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Mark Thoms
Beautiful and historical tour. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
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martha santiago
I want to meet him
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Dennis Lynch
Well worth the money. Informative tour guide. Friendly staff.
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Cindy L
Fun ride. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
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TAR Lee
Nice little short ride. Well worth the fee they charge.
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Jeff Plaza
The train depot in Virginia city is great for the kids.
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Tyra Fuller
Great staff, great fun on the train, lots of parking
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Judy Huemmer
Short ride, but very informative and interesting.
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Veronica Clark
We loved our trip. Fun and educational.
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Lior Singer
The best you can ask for
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Carolynne Jackson
The rail road as it began
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Dave Loughton
Train ride of a lifetime
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Natalie Ede
Ok, could be better run
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Jessica Ramirez
Great historical place!
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Scott Lewis Jr
Great for train lovers
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Samantha Howell
Enjoyable experience
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Donna Bacus
Greatest ride ever!!
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Keith Taylor
Nice fun little trip
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George Roos
Great experience!
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Chris Kalass
Awesome views!!
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laura janis
Informative
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LoH MoRt
Good time.
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alisa digitale
I loved it
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Patricia Willis
Great!